Don McQuay

Donald R. McQuay, 66, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at his home.

He was born June 30, 1953, in Mirkwood, Missouri, son of Donald M. and Melba Arthur McQuay. He was first married to Patricia McQuay, and she preceded him in death. He and Joy Clippard were married March 19, 1999, in Cape Girardeau, and she survives.

He was president of Cape County Park Board and retired from Cape Girardeau County as director of public works. Donald was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church, Elks Lodge No. 2652 in Jackson and River City Rodders. He was a huge NASCAR fan.

Loving survivors include sons, Joseph Andrew (Leslie) Hoover of Jackson, Jonathan D. (Sarah Cohn) Hoover of St. Louis and Shaelyne (Kyle) Meadows of Louisville, Kentucky; and daughter, Kaitlyn McQuay of Jackson. Also surviving are grandchildren, Halle Hoover, Chace Hoover, Violet Hoover, Coraline Hoover, William Hoover, Liam Meadows, Jovie Meadows and Warren Meadows; and a sister, Pamela (David) Grimes of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Patricia McQuay.

Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kevin Coffee officiating. Eulogists will be Bryan Sander and Eric McGowen. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren and Quinton and Tatum Lee and Sophia Sides. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests contributions be made to Lynwood Baptist Church and Cape County Parks Department.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.